Astoria, Oregon is the state's oldest city. Located on the Columbia River near the Pacific Ocean, Astoria is rich in history, including fishing, canning and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Mamora Bay, tucked into Antigua’s southern coastline, is a serene crescent-shaped bay framed by gentle hills and swaying palms. Known for its calm, sheltered waters, the bay offers a tranquil setting that contrasts with the island’s more rugged Atlantic side.

Kuşadası is a seaside city on Türkiye’s Aegean coast, set around a broad bay with beaches, a marina, and a busy harbor. Its location places it close to several major archaeological sites, including Ephesus, making it an important base for exploring the cultural landscape of western Anatolia. The city itself combines waterfront districts with the narrow streets of Kaleiçi, where shops, cafés, and restaurants occupy traditional buildings.

La Paz, Bolivia’s seat of government, is one of the world’s highest capital cities, dramatically set in a deep canyon carved by the Choqueyapu River. Founded in 1548 atop an important Indigenous settlement, the city has long been a crossroads of Andean cultures, colonial history, and modern political life.

Nestled on the shores of Skjalfandi Bay in northern Iceland, Husavik offers visitors the unique chance to witness humpback whales, minke whales, and even the occasional blue whale in their natural habitat. The town is also home to the Husavik Whale Museum, which provides fascinating insights into the marine life of the region and the history of whaling in Iceland.